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Zaxby's

403 E OGLETHORPE HWY , HINESVILLE, GA 31313 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
85 / 100 · Good
Last inspected January 8, 2026
3 inspections on record · average score 87

Most recent inspection (January 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

Inspection history

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B85January 8, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed raw chicken breast in the cooler drawer being held above 41F. Upon discussion with PIC no temperature were taken of the food item that day and she was unaware of how long it has been above 41F. Observed shredded cheese and boiled eggs on the counter with temperatures above 41F. COS: PIC discarded of food items.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed chicken wings being held in the pass thru below 135F. COS: PIC discarded of chicken wings.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed the soap dispenser at the back handwash sink was unable to provide hand cleanser. Upon discussion with PIC it was determined franchise only allows certain soaps. Informed PIC that soap may be placed in a pump dispenser to make sure there is soap available at the sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed bookbag sitting in the main kitchen hand wash sink and a lid sitting in the handwash sink located in the drive thru area. COS: PIC removed both items from the sinks.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
B87January 17, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed food in the front prep line warmer below 135F. COS by discarding of the food items. See temperature log. Manager stated they will continue to take temperatures of the food on the hot unit and place fewer food items in the warmer until the warmer is repaired. Will follow up on the warmer and need to email Liberty County EH an invoice of the equipment being repaired. Email address: liberty.eh@dph.ga.gov 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed pink buildup on the soda drink nozzles in the dining room and the kitchen area. COS by manager cleaning the soda nozzles. Need to make sure the soda nozzles are cleaned daily. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
B89November 2, 20232 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and garbage & waste.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed chicken in the WIC and cooler drawer above a 41F. Attempted to identify when the chicken was prepped and could not find a date marker. Upon discussion with the PIC and another employee it was determined that the chicken was prepped yesterday. COS: PIC discarded of all chicken prepped yesterday that was temped higher than 41F.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatGarbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained.

Observed dumpster sliding door was open. All doors to outside receptacle must remain closed at all times. COS: PIC closed sliding door to dumpster. 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishmen.

−1 point · Cited as “null”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-089-000216. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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